Magharebia reports that Morocco is in the process of drafting a law that will guarantee benefits for unemployed citizens. Authorities plan to set aside 22 million Euros to enable the program.
Politics
Oman Daily Observer (09/09) – Jordan, Morocco invited to discuss entry – GCC moves to expand group
Bloomberg (09/08) – Sarkozy to Go to Morocco for TGV Building Start, Europe 1 Says
All Africa.com (09/08) – Morocco: Govt Calls for Boosting LDC’s Resilience to Crises
Magharebia (09/08) – Jobless benefits planned for Morocco
World Highways (09/08) – Morocco unveils road safety drive
Huffington Post (09/08) – The Algerian Connection
Morocco Board (09/08) – The Algerian Connection
MAP (09/08) – Morocco-Ukraine eighth session of political consultations held in Kiev
All Africa.com (09/08) – Morocco: State Minister Represents HM the King in Inauguration Ceremony of New Cape Verdean President
All Africa.com (09/08) – Sierra Leone: Envoy Bassir Pays Visit to Moroccan Counterpart
The Sahara
Sahara Press Service (09/08) – Polisario Front calls on UN to assume its responsibilities in decolonization of Western Sahara
Sahara Press Service (09/08) – Polisario Front condemns double standard position by France vis-à-vis Western Sahara
Sahara Press Service (09/08) – Polisario Front denounces Moroccan “repressive” practices in Western Sahara
Sahara Press Service (09/08) – Polisario Front decides to hold 13th General People’s Congress in December in liberated territories
Business
IT News (09/08) – Africa to host four ITU workshops
Angop (09/08) – Air link with Morocco may begin year-end
Market News Video (09/08) – Retail News: Gap, Men’s Wearhouse, JoS. A. Bank
Culture
Article Seen (09/08) – Morocco Imperial Cities Tour Embark Exceptional Cultural Opulence
MENA Region
Intifada (09/09) – An Oriental Fantasy: Revolution in Israel-Palestine
Bloomberg (09/08) – Two Questions at the Heart of Bin Laden’s Jihad: Lawrence Wright
UPI (09/08) – Africa fears al-Qaida push after Libya war
Aljazeera (09/08) – US detention policy: Exposing the dark side
Guardian (09/08) – Al-Qaida: a spent force or the spark for future generations of Islamic militants?
Guardian (09/08) – 9/11 anniversary: across the Islamic world opinion is against the militants
Denver Post (09/08) – A Decade Since 9-11: Other Bombings Around the World
